Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Parking is available in Markleeville, Bear Valley and Lake Alpine.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Accessibility A five-senses trail for the blind is at Big Trees State Park. North Grove Trail at Big Trees is wheelchair accessible.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities The byway is popular with cyclists. There is a bike trail from Bear Valley to Lake Alpine, and numerous mountain biking opportunities along the route.
	Camping Stanislaus National Forest campgrounds are abundant along the byway.		Food Food can be found in any of the towns along the byway.
	Gasoline You'll find gasoline in the towns of Arnold, Bear Valley and Markleeville located at the start and end of the byway.		Information Visitor centers with brochures, maps, postcards, and camping information can be found in Arnold, Markleeville, and Bear Valley. The U.S.... [more]
	Lodging Many towns along the byway offer overnight lodging.		Phone Public phones are available in Arnold, Dorington, Bear Valley, Lake Alpine and Markeeville.
	Restrooms Restrooms can be found at Big Trees State Park.

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Special Considerations

The entire length of the route is paved and accommodates two-wheel-drive passenger vehicles. Between Lake Alpine and Silver Creek Campground, there is no centerline due to the narrow width of the roadway.

The elevation of Ebbetts Pass is 8,730 feet, which is classified as high elevation.

Restrictions

Larger RVs are not recommended over the pass. An advisory sign advises against travel by tractor-semi trucks for most of the route (55 miles).

The road is closed at Highway 207 to Markleeville from late November until Memorial Day each winter.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The best time to drive the byway is in early October when fall colors are at their peak and traffic volumes are low for a more intimate experience.

High Season

From mid-June until Labor Day weekend, the route sees the highest number of visitors, especially during weekends and holidays.

Off Season

Approximately 37 miles or 63% of the route is open year round. Route 207 is closed seasonally at higher elevations after first heavy snow from just east of Bear Valley Mountain Resort and 9 miles west of Markleeville, generally from late November.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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